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Sea to Summit Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad vs Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad

NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad is the lighter of the two by 65 g (2.3 oz).

Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad lists for $70.95 less at the manufacturer's price.

Per ounce carried, Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad costs less: $6.98/oz against $11.55/oz.

Where to buy

Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad

  • Check price at Sea to Summit

NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad

  • Check price at Cascade Designs

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Weights and prices are the manufacturer’s published figures. The best value in each row is highlighted.

Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad

Sea to Summit

NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad

Therm-a-Rest

Weight
21.3 oz
19.0 oz
MSRP
$149.00
$219.95
R-value
3
4.5
Price per ounce
$6.98/oz
$11.55/oz
Retailers
1
1

Which one to choose

  • Choose the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad if every ounce counts — 19.0 oz against 21.3 oz.
  • Choose the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad for colder ground: R-value 4.5 against 3. The Sea to Summit Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad is the three-season choice.
  • Choose the Sea to Summit Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad if value per ounce carried decides it ($6.98/oz against $11.55/oz).
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Questions this comparison answers

Is the Sea to Summit Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad lighter than the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad?
NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad is the lighter of the two by 65 g (2.3 oz).
Which has the lower list price, the Sea to Summit Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad or the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad?
Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad lists for $70.95 less in manufacturer list price (MSRP).
Which is better value per ounce, the Sea to Summit Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad or the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad?
Per ounce carried, Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad costs less: $6.98/oz against $11.55/oz of manufacturer list price (MSRP).

Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad

Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad Pack light and sleep deeply with the Pursuit self-inflating sleeping mat. A lightweight, performance sleeping mat, built for long days on the trail that demand restful nights. Available in two versions: the weight efficient Contour gives you space to roll over or sleep on your side, and the luxurious Rectangular version give you extra space to spread out.

Full specs and prices for the Pursuit Self Inflating Sleeping Pad →

NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad

Quieter, thicker and even more versatile than its predecessor, the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX is the best rectangular shaped all-around ultralight air pad.

Full specs and prices for the NeoAir XLite NXT MAX Sleeping Pad →

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